Orange County

Increases come mainly from people who have experienced chronic homelessness for years. As they age, their demographic presence rises.

Following closures prompted by building upgrades and the COVID-19 pandemic, Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge is once again open to the public.

Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis defeated her brother, Randolph Bracy, and two others and will face Republican Willie Montague in the election to replace the late Geraldine Thompson for Senate District 15.

While the Rays unwind their stadium conundrum, Mayor Jerry Demings says he’s been approached by more than one group, but more details are needed as well as talks on how his county would benefit.

There have been above-average numbers in Florida of travel-related cases of the mosquito-borne disease dengue. Now, control groups are working to make sure the disease doesn’t become endemic.

County jail officers will serve warrants and transfer inmates accused of violating immigration law.

Supporters of the bill say it would help enforce development regulations more consistently. Critics say it would severely undermine local governments — and voters.

DOGE has already cut $1 billion from the U.S. Department of Education.

U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, who represents parts of Orange County, hosted a town hall and resource fair where he discussed immigration, LGBTQ+ rights and the Department of Government Efficiency.

The Department of Justice has already alerted elections officials of a higher than normal risk of swatting this election.

All four charges in the indictment — which are third-degree felonies — involve misuse of her notary commission.

Local cases of dengue have been reported in Orange County. They are the first two documented cases in almost 100 years.